Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 188-67
Severability
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If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this chapter, which shall continue in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 188-67 of Horseheads, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 188 is a standard severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of the chapter is found legally invalid or unenforceable by a court, that finding does not invalidate the rest of the chapter. The remaining provisions continue to operate as if the invalidated portion had never been included. This type of clause is a common structural feature in legislation designed to preserve the overall regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 188-67, the rental regulations in ch. 188 are designed to remain operative even if a specific provision within the chapter is successfully challenged and struck down. Property owners and managers can generally expect that compliance obligations under the rest of the chapter remain in effect regardless of any legal challenge to an isolated section. Staying current with all applicable provisions of ch. 188 remains relevant even when litigation targets a particular clause.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 188-67 means that tenant protections established elsewhere in ch. 188 are not automatically eliminated if one part of the chapter is ruled invalid. Rights and remedies available under other sections of the chapter generally remain intact and enforceable. Tenants who have questions about which specific protections remain in effect may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the current text of ch. 188 directly.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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